Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old vs Old Perth Number 2 Release

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year OldOld Perth Number 2 Release
DistilleryMary Queen of ScotsOld Perth
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£36.5£28.24
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 2 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Old Perth Number 2 Release is better value at £28 vs £37.

For beginners: Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£36.5 vs £28.24)

Old Perth Number 2 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£28.24 vs £36.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Mary?

Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 2 Release suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Mary Queen Of Scots 12 Year Old

HoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 2 Release

Old Wood

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